Owner Notification:

Information for Owners

The recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Upon receipt of a notification letter and the directions for scheduling repair therein, owners should schedule an appointment with their DDC representative.

Further Information

Owners who require further information on this recall may contact the manufacturer at (313) 592-5791 or their local Detroit Diesel representative, or EPA at: Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division (6405J), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20460.

Recall Program Background

Vehicle and engine manufacturers are required to design and build their vehicles and engines to meet emission standards for the useful life of the vehicle as specified by law. Under Section 207 of the Clean Air Act, if EPA determines that a substantial number of vehicles in a class or category do not meet emission standards in actual use even though they are properly maintained and used, EPA can require the manufacturer to recall and fix the affected vehicles.

If EPA formally notifies and requires the manufacturer to conduct a recall this is termed an "ordered recall." A second and most common type of recall are "voluntary recalls" and are initiated voluntarily by manufacturers once a potential noncompliance is discovered. The third type of recall are "influenced recalls" that are voluntary recalls which are directly influenced via EPA in discussions with manufacturers. DDC's action is an influenced recall.